The Drop Shot Official Newsletter of the Peninsula Tennis Club by Jeff Tateosian Jeff@Ptctennis.Com June 2007 650.347.1439

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The Drop Shot Official Newsletter of the Peninsula Tennis Club By Jeff Tateosian [email protected] June 2007 650.347.1439

Words from Upcoming Events “the Prez”

As usual, the month of May brought not only the wind but Twilight Tennis/Dinner also the best quality tennis here at PTC. Beginning with the June 14 van Dillen Doubles Championship, working through all the brackets of the Men’s Singles Championships, we also squeezed • in the Junior Tournament showcasing some of the talent of the Calcutta Dinner future. The tennis was exceptional and my congratulations to June 22 the winners and sincere appreciation to all who competed. • Memorial Day Weekend kicked off our summer season with Men’s Calcutta Tournament the opening of the freshly painted pool. We’re only days away from the end of school and the beginning of all the summer pro - June 23 grams, all of which undoubtedly point to a very busy couple of • months here at our club. The PTC prides itself on its family tra - Women’s Calcutta Tournament ditions and this year we will have more young families than ever grace our premises on a daily basis. To ensure a safe and enjoy - June 24 able time by all, I suggest everyone brush up on the rules of the • club and share them with your children. If you can’t find your copy, they are easily obtainable by going to the PTC web site and clicking on the “Club Rules” link on the homepage.

I’m pleased to announce that the Board has formally decid- ed to continue the tradition of hosting the California State Editor’s Note Senior Tournament. There is still discussion as to whether we can host all divisions or some fraction thereof, but the wheels are turning and we’ll make the best of what the backcourts have As one who has been involved with almost every social activity at the club over the past six years, I have noticed that the participation in to offer. Thank you again to Betty Cookson and Steve Brooks many of our social events has been steadily decreasing. There may be for all your hard work producing this event. many explanations for this, but there is one obvious reason. With 62 new members joining the PTC over the last couple of years, it seems As for our upcoming project, we continue to make progress in we have not done a very good job in getting our newer members to par - our effort to begin as scheduled in late August. For more on all ticipate in the social events. Though they read the Drop Shot and email the latest developments please read Stuart Batchelor’s CIP mes - blasts, some of our newer members are hesitant to “join in” without sage. someone “showing them the ropes.” Fortunately, this is correctible. I would like to challenge each and every sponsor of a new member dur - Congratulations to all of our families blessed with graduat- ing the past couple of years to personally invite them to our next event, the Twilight Tennis/Dinner on June 14th starting at 5:30 PM. It’s will ing students this month and a huge Happy Father’s Day wish to be a blast. all of the wonderful Dads here at PTC.

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Manager’s Corner Membership News

Members, please drop by the club to check The Men's Singles Tournament began April 30 and culminated with the for any lost items. Our collection of lost finals on May 20. In the 4.0 Division, Anthony Paz defeated Paul King and found items has grown, and we will soon 6-2, 6-3. In the 3.5 Division, Rudy Giannini defeated Bob Currie, 6-1, be making a donation to a worthy local 6-4. Thank you to all who came to watch these wonderful matches and charity. many thanks to those of you who gave endless hours to make these events possible. Kate Cody, Jessica Batchelor and Connor Smith return to our summer staff. Also Our next Tennis event is the always-popular Calcutta Tournament. please welcome Randee Szanto and Mark The Men’s Division will be held on Saturday June 23rd while the LaJoie. Kelly McGee and Sammy Fallon Women’s Division will be held on Sunday June 24th. The Calcutta is an will also work occasionally in an "on-call" all-doubles tournament consisting of six teams with six players each. capacity. The sign-up sheets for the tournament will be up on the clubhouse bul - letin board soon. A big thanks to Jim Fregosi, Pam & Gordy Stroud, Stuart Batchelor and Jeff Tsu, who helped Ramon, Paul Dau (our pool consultant) and me with the pool repainting project. It looks great and it's working fine. Club News Looking for an early morning hitting session? Anthony Paz, Mark Pearcy, and Phil Zlatunich are inviting you out to hit on Tuesday morn - Comings & goings… ings from 6:45-8:15 AM. The goal is to work on different facets of your Please help me welcome five new member/families to the club. game versus just playing matches. They are: David & Jill Andrews 685-5671 Brad & Suzanne Craig 344-9754 Becky & Bill Homan 571-9454 Tennis Events News David & Michelle Hyman 340-9801 Shannon & Dennis Wong 348-8568

Melissa Smith writes: We have had one family submit their application during May. A great month for PTC tennis! The traditional van Dillen Men's They are: Doubles Tournament was held on the weekend of May 5 & 6. With Matt & Yana Maloney Mark Safran & Rob Adams (sponsors) the wonderful design and logistical help of Nancy Batchelor, we were able to make the clubhouse look a bit Wimbledonish including the van Dillen trophy holding white roses. Saturday morning kicked the event off with a light continental breakfast for the men while they received Club News their match assignments. The afternoon matches were out of sight to watch. The real fun began with the van Dillen dinner. For those who missed it, make sure to make a point to attending next year. We had the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) by Stuart Batchelor, expertise of Maris Laipenieks an old career foodie himself, at the bar - becue in full chef regalia at the helm cooking up delicious chicken Progress is being made with our Capital Improvement Project and breasts and tri-tip. At the bar Ken Cox brought us some fabulous Meyer we are on schedule for a late August (’07) groundbreaking. During the lemons from his neighbor’s tree to make Cinco de Mayo Margaritas. month of May the following activity took place:

We were then entertained by Barbara van Dillen on the piano. The best The Club submitted plans to the City of Burlingame for review. part was when Erik and Babs spoke about the history of the event. On This review took the City just over two weeks to complete and we are Sunday we were treated to the semi-finals and finals and we weren't dis - now going through their comments and preparing our response. Our appointed. The finals had Championship level teams: Erik van Dillen response will take several weeks (2-4) to formulate as we need to pro - & Craig Zimmerman versus Dave Barros and Mark Campana. The vide the City with detailed plans for the entire project. team of Campana/ Barros took the trophy 5-7, 7-5, 6-1. In the hard- fought 4.0+ consolation match, Jim Fregosi & Garrett Smith defeated The Club has selected Gonsalves & Stronck (G&S) as our general Ken March & Mark Pearcy. contractor and project manager. G&S has extensive experience in the development of aquatic facilities throughout the Bay Area. You can For the 3.5 Division, Mark Showen & Bob Currie defeated Bill check them out by going to their web site: http://www.gs- Alexander & Werner Yee in a tough three set match. In the 3.5+ conso - construction.com / G&S is currently involved in a major renovation of lation match, Pete Ferris & Kelly Kemp defeated Brian Peletta & Ben the Alpine Hills tennis club where they are building three new pools, Chew in an excellent match. new exercise facilities, and a complete rebuild of their locker rooms. G&S is uniquely positioned to work well with PTC on our project due to their background and experience. G&S is already engaged in looking

www.ptctennis.com The Drop Shot ~ Official Newsletter of the Peninsula Tennis Club at the best pool contractors for our project and is soliciting bids from all the different sub-contractors that will be needed. Director of Tennis News The Club has ended its relationship with Matrix who has been our project management firm up through the submission of plans to the The 5th Annual PTC Junior Tennis Tournament presented by RS City. The Club believes that G&S is better positioned to advise the Tennis Academy was held on May 18-20. Over Club of issues going into the bidding and construction phase. 50 juniors participated in the 12's, 14's, and 18's age divisions. We had some great matches and A group of PTC members has requested that the Club review the also many children playing their first tennis tour - possibility of installing a cushioned surface on the frontcourts as nament right here at PTC. Congratulations to the part of the project. The Club is actively investigating the different following winners: options. The two most common surfaces in use over the last couple of years are Plexicushion (installed by Alpine Hills) and DecoTurf B12's Novice Singles - Carter Kremer (Tiburon Tennis Club, US Open). Click on either name and you will go G12's Novice Singles - Uma Murphy to their web site. Paul King will be taking a group of members to B14's Open Singles - Brian Kyaw Tiburon in mid-June to test out the DecoTurf courts. If you are inter - B18's Open Singles - Taylor Chaparro ested in joining this group or have an opinion on this new cushioned B12's Novice Doubles - Car ter Kremer/Robbie Hauselt surface, please call Paul at (650)364-8014. The final decision on the G12's Novice Doubles - Lena Mendelson/Kristen Chaney surfacing will not be made until later in the year and will be based on B14's Open Doubles - Brian Kyaw/Scott Brunstein member feedback and cost implications. B18's Open Doubles - Willy Huang/Steve Roston

In June the Club will continue working with our architects and G&S to The Roy Evars Sportsmanship Award given to the player who push the project forward for a late August kick-off. Please do not hesi - exhibits the finest sportsmanship and fair play during the tournament tate to send comments or questions to either Bob Sinclair or Stuart will be presented to the most deserving Junior on Junior Day Monday, Batchelor in regards to the Capital Improvement Project. June 18th.

Club Anniversaries for June – It was a very successful event with almost 30 PTC juniors partici- Congratulations to the following members: pating. A big thank you goes out to our sponsors; Head/Penn (Balls), Travis Poindexter 20 Years K-Swiss (Tee-shirts/Shoes), Nike/USPTA (Tennis Shoes/Prizes). Thank David Coar 20 Years you also to La Corneta, the new Mexican Restaurant (Burlingame Ave) for providing player lunches on Saturday, 19th. USTA Tennis Teams – May Match Play Women’s 4.0 Won 3, Lost 0 A heartfelt thank you to my fellow tournament committee members Women’s 3.5 Won 2, Lost 2 Nancy Batchelor, Marci Martinucci, Debbie Oldham, Marissa SS 65 Men’s 6.0 Won 1, Lost 1 Hauselt, & Jessica Batchelor for all of your unwavering support and Men’s 3.0 Won 0, Lost 3 hard work in making this event special for the Juniors. Many Academy Mixed 50 8.0 Won 1, Lost 1 players were also on hand to help with tournament errands and duties. Thank you players. I'd like to also acknowledge the help of Graham Yoga Anyone? Shaw, Jeff Tsu and Glenn Mendelson who are always on hand for all As an intro to the fall yoga series, Jean-Yves, members may attend one of our Junior events. You are the best! of two free classes offered on Thursdays July 19 and 26th. The times will be announced. JUNIOR DAY is Monday June 18th from 1:30-5:30 PM. This is a Our theme for the 1st Twilight Tennis evening on June 14th is: " Yo fun-filled afternoon of tennis, games, drills, prizes, swimming, ping pong and activity for Junior members and children participating in RS Academy tennis clinics this summer. Riaz and his USPTA certified Social Events News staff will provide an orientation for all Juniors explaining the RS Academy coaching and mentoring philosophy along with our code of conduct. This is open to children ages 6 and up. Call Riaz to register. Ho, Yo Ho... It's a Pirates Life for Me!” Don your pirate regalia and The cost will be $10 per Junior. come swashbuckling your way through a few games of mixed doubles starting at 5:30 PM with dinner served at 7:00 PM. Grilled faire, Summer Tennis Program drinks & dessert will be provided by the Social Committee. Sign up in Session 1: June 18 - June 21 the clubhouse or call PTC to RSVP & please confirm bringing an Session 2: June 25 - June 28 appetizer, salad or side dish for 8-10 people. Captain Currie is looking Session 3: July 2 - July 5 for a few good mates! Session 4: July 9 - July 12 Session 5: July 16 - July 19 Whether you play in the Calcutta Tournament or not, the pre-tour- Session 6: July 23 - July 26 nament dinner is always one of the liveliest evening events of the year. Session 7: July 30 - Aug 2 It is hosted annually by John Stone and promises to be full of laughs. Session 8: Aug 6 - Aug 9 It will be held on Friday June 22nd, the night before the Men’s *Please note that the Academy and Junior Academy are Monday thru Division. Please sign-up in the clubhouse starting the first week in Friday. June.

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Academy (Ranked juniors only ages 12-18) Congratulations to the Fightin' Tulip Women's Day League Team Juniors must be self-motivated, dedicated, and committed to improving. from PTC. After moving up last year we had a solid season gaining Dynamic Warm-up. Competitive Drilling, High Performance Match 113 points and placing fourth. Many hours were put in by all the ladies play & Video Analysis, Speed/Footwork Training, at team practices and the improvements made paid off in many victo - Strength/Conditioning, Tournament Prep, and Challenge Ladder. Build ries and close defeats. I want to say a big thank you to all the players successful strategies on and off the court. for their hard work, commitment to the team, and best snacks in the 1:30-5:30pm Monday - Friday. league. A big thank you to captains Lisa Rogers and Nancy Batchelor Members: $400 / Non-Members: $450 for their effort and dedication to the team.

Junior Academy (USTA Novice and Challenger Tournament players For you 4.0+ men, let me know if you are interested in Academy ages 10-14) Morning Madness on Friday mornings during the summer. I plan to Juniors must have at least USTA Novice level experience and be look - run a Boot Camp for guys wanting to get in some more intense court ing to raise their level of play. Dynamic Warm-up, Learning to compete hitting and conditioning. This is a Men's-only group that will train at a higher level, Improving Modern Strokes and Skill Base, Honing together and work on speed, agility, strength, power, and flexibility Fundamentals, Conditioning/Stretch, Match play, Tournament Prep, and using jump rope, med balls, balance boards, foot speed ladder, resist - Challenge Ladder. Great program for young tournament players. ance bands, and court training aids. A great morning workout for the 1:30 - 4:30pm Monday - Friday. player that is committed to getting in tip-top shape and is ready for a Member: $300 / Non-members: $350 rigorous training session. Training fee required. Call Riaz to sign up.

Red Star (Intermediate level juniors ages 10-16) I am writing this from Cuernavaca, Mexico where I am playing in the Juniors must have taken instruction in the past and be able to serve, Osuna Cup for team USA. Players from Mexico and the US battle it rally and score. Dynamic Warm-up, Drilling, Modern Fundamentals, out in singles and doubles play over three days. We just arrived and are Stroke Improvement, Match play, Conditioning/Footwork, Teamwork. looking to get some practice on the clay before the official matches Competitive games based drills from positive, experienced coaches, start. I know the Mexicans have stacked their team this year so we'll interclub matches. For Juniors wishing to improve their level of play see what happens. Team USA has reservations about being on the dirt and understanding of the game. where the Mexicans are very tough. Results will be in next month’s 3:30 - 4:30pm Monday – Thursday. Inside Tennis. Members: $100 / Non-members: $125 That's it for this month. Members, remember to sign your child up for Blue Star (Novice/Intermediate Level ages 10-14) Junior Day (June 18th). See you on the courts, remember...close is Juniors must have some tennis experience and be able to serve and good!! rally. Dynamic Warm-up, Drilling, FUNdamentals, Footwork and Movement Training, Teamwork, Sportsmanship. Challenging games Riaz Shivji USPTA based drills with an emphasis on improvement and fun, interclub Director of Tennis matches. Peninsula Tennis Club 3:30-4:30pm Monday – Thursday. RS Tennis Academy Members: $100 / Non-members: $125 433 Chatham Rd. Burlingame, CA 94010 650.347.1440 Green Star (Beg./Novice juniors ages 7-9) www.rstennis.com Juniors that have had little or no tennis experience will start in this great learning environment. Fun and innovative games and drills are used to help children with their Movement and Balance, Motor Skills, Athletic Foundation, beginning Modern Stroke development, and work - ing together. Great way to start your child on the road to loving the game! 4:30-5:30pm Monday – Thursday. Members: $100 / Non-members: $125

RS Tennis Academy Mission: To build a true love and respect for the game. Develop positive tennis and life skills. Build Champions on and off the court.

Registration for RS Tennis Academy sessions is open and available at www.rstennis.com. Click the "summer" tab and you can register your youngster for tennis clinics run by Riaz and his professional and posi - tive staff.

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PTPENINSULAC Cour TENNISt Cal eCLUBndar June 2007

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 27 28 29 30 31 June 1 2 7:45 AM - 9:15 AM 7:45 AM - 9:15 AM 8 AM - 11 AM Washing Courts 4-7 Washing Courts 1-3 BHS Brunch, Clubroom. 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Blue Star / Green Star / Novice Intermediate (9-12 (7-9 yrs) yrs) 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Green Star / Novice Red Star / (7-9 yrs) Intermediate (12-16 yrs) 6 PM - 8 PM Mens 3.5, Cts. 1-3. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7:45 AM - 9:15 AM 7:45 AM - 9:15 AM Washing Courts 4-7 Washing Courts 1-3 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Blue Star / Green Star / Novice Intermediate (9-12 (7-9 yrs) yrs) 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Green Star / Novice Red Star / (7-9 yrs) Intermediate (12-16 yrs) 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 7:45 AM - 9:15 AM 6 PM - 8 PM 7:45 AM - 9:15 AM 1 PM - 3 PM Washing Courts 4-7 Womens 3.5, Cts. Washing Courts 1-3 Mens 3.5, Cts. 1-3. 1,2,3,6,7 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM 3 PM - 5 PM Blue Star / Green Star / Novice Womens 4.0, Cts. 1- Intermediate (9-12 (7-9 yrs) 3. yrs) 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Green Star / Novice Red Star / (7-9 yrs) Intermediate (12-16 yrs) 5 PM - 9 PM Twilight Tennis, All Courts. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 1 PM - 5 PM 7:45 AM - 9:15 AM 7:45 AM - 9:15 AM 5 PM - 9 PM 9 AM - 3 PM Summer Jr.s Open Washing Courts 4-7 Washing Courts 1-3 Calcutta Dinner, Calcutta Woman, All Day, Club. Clubroom. Courts. 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Blue Star / Green Star / Novice Intermediate (9-12 (7-9 yrs) yrs) 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Green Star / Novice Red Star / (7-9 yrs) Intermediate (12-16 yrs) 6 PM - 8 PM 8.0 50 Mixed, Cts. 1-3. 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 9 AM - 3 PM 7:45 AM - 9:15 AM 7:45 AM - 9:15 AM 6 PM - 8 PM Calcutta Men, All Washing Courts 4-7 Washing Courts 1-3 Mens 3.5, Cts. Courts. 1,2,3,6,7. 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Blue Star / Green Star / Novice Intermediate (9-12 (7-9 yrs) yrs) 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Green Star / Novice Red Star / (7-9 yrs) Intermediate (12-16 yrs) 6 PM - 8 PM Womens 3.5, Cts. 1,2,3,6,7.

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